Air Canada is launching a voluntary facial recognition option for passengers flying through Vancouver International Airport and visiting its lounge at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, Global News reports. Travelers will upload a facial image and scan of their passport to the Air Canada application where it will be stored for up to 36 hours after a flight departs. Travelers will be required to grant consent each time they want to use their stored data for a new trip.
23 Feb. 2023
Air Canada launches facial recognition option for travelers
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